Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Saskatchewan Health Authority - Saskatoon Area

Native Valve IE: Empiric Abx

Prior to starting antimicrobial therapy
  • Ensure adequate blood culture data has been drawn.

Suggested Empiric Regimen

Ceftriaxone 2g IV q24h

AND

Vancomycin 25mg/kg IV load followed by 15mg/kg IV q12h maintenance for a target trough of 15-20mg/L

View vancomycin nomogram